Our Top Walks for 2019

A walk in the Brecon Beacons National Park comes complete with perfect picnic spots, awe-inspiring views, fascinating historic sites and grand geological features. Here is a collection of our top picks...so your 2019 is full of nature, fresh air and epic views! 1. Sugarloaf Mountain This rewarding walk takes you up the distinctive Sugar Loaf …

Hay Walking Festival-12th-14th October

What's the recipe for a wonderful walk? There are, of course, many answers to this question but surely great ingredients are key. Take the beautiful natural scenery of the Brecon Beacons and Welsh Borders, add myths, stories and wildlife, throw in a gang of engaging leaders and a fistful of fresh air and what do …

Easter Sunday Strolls in the Brecon Beacons

Easter Sunday gives you a great opportunity to head out on a family walk in the Brecon Beacons National Park! Here is a collection of our top picks of walks! 1.Waterfall Country Nestled into the southern slopes of the Fforest Fawr massif, west of Merthyr Tydfil, Waterfall Country is one of the most beautiful and …

Craig y Nos, Saith Maen, Cribarth & Dan yr Ogof

We hope you enjoy this walking route by Simply Strolling! It takes us from the wonderful Craig-y-Nos Country Park, through a trekking centre and up unto the beautiful open space to see our standing stones and hut circle remains, head towards the hulking mass that is Cribarth. We then retrace our steps along the tramroad, hit a boulder field and then …

Walks with Epic Views in the Brecon Beacons

Conquered Pen y Fan? Did you know we have 1,200 miles of public rights of way for you to explore? Here are our favourite walks in the Brecon Beacons which have equally beautiful views to enjoy and have plenty of Epic selfie opportunities.  -         Pen Yr Crug-one of the most impressive hillforts …

Kevin Walker Mountain Activities-2017 Course Programme

#GetInspired this Walking Wednesday and book onto a course with Kevin Walker Mountain Activities! The landscape of the #BreconBeacons will be bought to life with stories that will make you look at your surroundings in a new light, as well as learning new skills and navigation techniques to make you more confident in our mountains! …

Our Top Bluebell Walks in the Brecon Beacons

As Winter finally turns to Spring we are rewarded with the arrival of the iconic bluebells.  The Brecon Beacons National Park is home to some spectacular nature reserves and woodlands which at this time of year produce fantastic wildflowers, including the much-loved bluebell.   The sight of bluebells is a seasonal highlight not to be missed. …

Buy your tickets for Crickhowell Walking Festival

The Crickhowell Walking Festival takes place around the beginning of March each year and lasts nine days. It consists of a number of guided walks of various grades, all led by local experienced guides. There is something for every level of walker, whether you are happy trekking all day across the tops of the Black Mountains …

Boxing Day Walks

If you're looking to burn off the few added calories after Christmas, the Brecon Beacons provides the perfect place to venture out and go for a scenic walk. The Central Beacons is the highest mountain range in southern Britain. Many walkers make for the famous twin summits of Pen-y-Fan and Corn Du for challenge and …

Craig y Nos Circular Walk

Craig y Nos Circular Walk - A taste of the Tawe.  With lakes, ponds and big valley views, this circular walk at Craig y Nos is short but sweet. You’ll be crossing rivers via stepping stones and passing the National Showcaves Centre for Wales at Dan-yr-Ogof – a real rock star. Need to know Length: 2½ …